Cornas 2012 Auguste Clape

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Auguste Clape
Millésime	2012
Pays	France
Région	Rhone
Raisin	Syrah/Shiraz
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Sale
Consommable	-2038
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (97)

The Cornas of the vintage is Clape’s 2012 Cornas. An incredible effort, its inky purple/black color is followed by spectacular aromas and flavors of black raspberry, graphite, beef blood, iron, cedar and white pepper (among other things). This is Cornas at its finest, with insane aromatics, full-bodied richness and massive concentration, yet at the same time staying elegant, seamless and gorgeously pure. It’s more approachable than the 2010, but should still need 3-4 years of cellaring and have two decades of longevity.

James Suckling (96)

Gorgeous, with captivating aromas of rosemary, lavender, violet and warmed cherry preserves, followed by vivid black currant, boysenberry and plum pâte de fruit flavors. Shows ample olive, pepper and bay leaf notes in reserve, with serious chalky grip for the long haul. This has power, purity and terroir for days. The benchmark estate of the AOC.

BOW (8.75)